Former President Trump suggested there could be political violence over the 2024 election, depending on whether Americans felt it was fair. “If we don’t win, you know, it depends,” Trump told TIME staff writer Eric Cortellessa. The former president’s comments came in a wide-ranging interview with the outlet that was published Tuesday. Trump discussed his potential, ambitious second-term agenda if …
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On this day in history, May 1, 1931, Empire State Building opens during Great Depression
The majestic Empire State Building, now the Grand Old Lady of the New York City skyline, opened amid great civic fanfare just 14 months after construction on it began on this day in history, May 1, 1931. The skyscraper “must long remain one of the outstanding glories of a great city,” President Herbert Hoover said, flipping a ceremonial switch in …
Read More »Biden laments 'extreme' Florida abortion ban, blames Trump
President Biden is calling the newly implemented 6-week abortion restriction in Florida an “extreme ban” — and blaming former President Donald Trump. Biden released a statement Wednesday calling the pro-life limit on abortion eligibility a “nightmare.” “Today, an extreme abortion ban takes effect in Florida, banning reproductive health care before many women even know they are pregnant,” the president said …
Read More »On this day in history, April 30, 1789, George Washington inaugurated as first US president
President George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States on this day in history, April 30, 1789. In his address, which he delivered at New York City’s Federal Hall, Washington expressed his anxiety over the prospect of leading a new nation. At the time, New York City’s Federal Hall served as the U.S. Capitol, according to …
Read More »Vanderbilt students pick sides in 2024 election: Voting for Biden 'even if he's ancient'
NASHVILLE – Vanderbilt University students shared their top voter priorities and which candidate they’re likely to support in the upcoming presidential election. “I don’t really like either option, so that’s where I’m at,” Lexi told Fox News Digital about the likely match-up between President Biden and former President Trump. “I don’t know.” Tommy said he would vote for “whoever’s going …
Read More »Presidential Debates Commission sticking to original schedule amid Trump's calls for earlier debates
The Commission on Presidential Debates will proceed with its original schedule despite requests from former President Trump’s campaign for earlier events. The commission released its schedule last November, but Trump’s camp has urged organizers to offer earlier and more frequent debates in a bid to outshine President Biden onstage. “The CPD’s criteria […] will be applied in early September; afterward, …
Read More »Biden urges media to 'rise up to the seriousness of the moment' following softball interview with Howard Stern
President Biden had a stark message for the media to meet the “seriousness of the moment” on the heels of his own strained relationship with the press. At the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Biden pleaded with the journalists in the room to take former President Trump’s “attack on democracy” seriously and not dismiss his rhetoric as “just Trump talk.” “I’m …
Read More »Biden team concerned about 'risk' of letting him debate Trump, Politico columnist argues
President Biden’s team worries that debate with former President Trump would “risk exposing” the chief executive on , Politico politics bureau chief Jonathan Martin said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday. During a Friday interview with Howard Stern, Biden said he would be “happy to debate” Trump. The former president answered the challenge, saying he would be willing to debate …
Read More »RFK, Jr reveals path to presidency as Biden, Trump campaigns target race 'spoiler'
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has revealed what he says is his path to the White House as he faces increased pressure from the Biden and Trump campaigns targeting what some have described as his “spoiler” candidacy. “All we need to do is get to 33% to win the election,” Kennedy told Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo last …
Read More »Scathing poll reveals what Biden has in common with these presidents who lost reelection battles
With just over six months to go until Election Day, two new polls are spelling trouble for President Biden as he faces off against former President Trump in a 2024 rematch. Biden trails Trump by six points, according to a CNN national survey. And new numbers from Gallup indicate Biden had the lowest approval rating during the first quarter of …
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